Conservationist 1

Job Description and Duties

Step into Leadership at the Sacramento Center as a Conservationist 1

The Conservationist 1 (C1) plays a key role in guiding and mentoring young adults through hands-on conservation work, emergency response, and personal development. At our Sacramento Center, you won’t just supervise crews, you’ll shape futures.

As a C1, you will lead project planning and execution across a range of natural resource assignments, ensuring safety, quality, and Corpsmember growth every step of the way. You will collaborate with partner agencies, support training and onboarding, and help Corpsmembers build the skills and confidence they need to thrive in the field and beyond.

What makes Sacramento stand out? Our center culture is built on trust, transparency, and teamwork. We take pride in clear communication, strong morale, and a shared commitment to equity and excellence. Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or bringing years of experience, you will find a supportive environment that values your voice and empowers your leadership.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and be part of a center that invests in people as much as projects, Sacramento is calling.

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Working Conditions

Will be required to work indoors and outdoors, in inclement weather; will be working in public view

Typical Schedule would be 4/10s Mon-Thur., swing shift. Will be required to work some weekends and could be gone for up to 21 days.

This position is classified as “In Office” and is not eligible for telework.

Special Requirements

• Commercial Driver License – Provide evidence that a Commercial Class C license with a Passenger Transport Vehicle special endorsement, or equivalent, has been obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

• Pre-employment Drug Test – Pass a urine drug test. In accordance with the Federal Highway Administration regulations (49 CFR, Part 382), persons hired to a class requiring a commercial driver license must take and pass a pre-employment drug test. Please note: Per California Code of Regulations 213.5, applicants who fail the drug test pursuant to section 213.4 (h), will be disqualified from the examination in which they are competing and, except as provided by section 213.5 (e), shall not be eligible to take any State civil service examination for a class for which drug testing is required until one year has elapsed from the date the drug test specimen is given.

• Background Investigation – Undergo fingerprinting and successfully pass a Criminal Offender Record Information check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) which may or may not also include a background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).

• Medical Exam – a medical clearance examination is required for this classification

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Coaching and/or Mentoring experience; Electrical, or general construction, experience; ability to prioritize deadlines; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Leadership skills Experience in natural resource management, education, or youth development, Strong communication skills, Ability to work outdoors in various conditions

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Eligibility Information

In order to be considered for the job vacancy you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

1. List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for classification NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
2. Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
3. Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above.
4. Training & Development (T&D) Assignment – State employees in a permanent appointment, and no longer on probation, may be considered for a T&D assignment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.